Red Wing Shoes

[Laubi]

Well observed. It's another Passion:

[ALEX1976]

[rocket]

new boots for the man?

[ALEX1976]

@rocket:

new boots for the man?

right!

only 170€;-)

[rocket]

good!

[georgeel]

New shoes:

RW 101 oxford black (under IH-666Sod)

@ALEX: RW 8130 + IH-BB sbg! 

[Finn666]

looking pretty good actually…
are these also called "mr.postman" ?...cuz that was a name i heard before...

[georgeel]

mr. postman, exactly!

[riffblaster general]

The rangers have become my everyday shitkickers lately.

[gakugeidg]

Hi,

I recently bought myself a pair of RW Beckman's. I like them very much.
I'm just wondering how tough they are. If they could be used to ride motorbike and not be totally scratched up by the gear shifting, etc..
A few years ago I bought some very nice looking boots from a brand called Shoto (I think they're Italian). I thought they might be up for the job and rode my bike. The leather was totally destroyed. It just looked good but wasn't meant for actual use. I got a different impression from what I had heard and read about the Red Wings. So it would be great to hear about any experiences.

[shutoko]

Wear mine for riding all the time, haven't noticed any extra wear and tear although they are a bit scuffed in the toes. The part of the boot where the shifter hits doesn't have any obvious abrasion but my shift peg has a rubber boot, if yours is raw metal it may cause more damage. I see some road damage as added character – how pristine do you want them and do you go offroad or stay on pavement? I like em so much I plan on buying another pair in Black.

In comparison my 1000 Mile boots pretty much fell apart. More like 10 Mile boots.

By the way -- 学芸大学?

[Rollo]

Please tell me you weren't wearing the 1000 mile boots for motorcycling. Or at the very least had a thick, rubber sole added.

[shutoko]

Yeah I ride in whatever I got, sneakers, work shoes, boots, etc. Jeans or a suit, no matter.

[gakugeidg]

Yeah, gakugeidaigaku is right. I lived there for a short time many years ago

Yes, it's simply metal. So I might need to use one pair exclusively for riding. Might actually get the proper RW riding boots, those without laces, for that. Or the Salt Miner. I guess scratches on them fit better than on the Beckman which I think was also called the Gentleman Traveller.
I was riding my bike in flipflops, too.

[gakugeidg]

Not Salt Miner, I meant the Iron Ranger.

[Guest]

Those Postman's have my full attention.

[michaeljcr]

Hi All, I'm planning on getting a pair of Red Wing 212s and could really do with some size advice:

I normally take a US size 10, width EE if possible. If it helps, I've got some Cherokee boots in that size that fit perfectly, and I take a US size ten in normal Timberland boots. The Red Wing European site says a US10 = a UK 9, but as these are a D fitting, I was wondering if anyone had some sage adivce? Sadly, I can't find any local stores with a pair to try.

Cheers in advance!

Michael.

[Shanks59]

I got a pair of 214s. Go one size bigger.

[michaeljcr]

@Shanks59:

I got a pair of 214s. Go one size bigger.

Cheers Shanks, much appreciated!

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